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Hair Loss (Alopecia) - General (Diffuse and Focal) Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

DIFFUSE
Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 • Lupus
Diagnosis Algorithm ... required • Lupus erythematosus ... Shafts Intact or Absent ... #Alopecia #dermatology ... #causes
Erythematous Rashes - THE ALGORITHMIC APPROACH

Characterized by diffuse redness of the skin due to
capillary congestion, erythematous
- THE ALGORITHMIC ... Characterized by diffuse ... the presence or absence ... #Diagnosis #Dermatology ... Rash #Algorithm
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urinalysis • Fecal ... #Causes #dermatology ... #physicalexam
Focal / Localized Hair Loss (Alopecia) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Scarring - Irreversible-biopsy required
 - Infectious
Focal / Localized ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Shafts Intact or Absent ... #Localized #dermatology ... #causes
Allopecia - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Hair Loss

Localized / Focal Hair Loss Pattern:
 • Scarring Alopecia:
Localized / Focal ... Discoid lupus erythematosus ... Shafts Intact or Absent ... Traction alopecia Diffuse ... Differential #Diagnosis #dermatology